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Baltimore Ravens 53 man roster projection after week 2 of preseason

By Chris Schisler

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 3: Fullback Patrick Ricard #42 and tight end Nick Boyle #86 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrate a touchdown in the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 3: Fullback Patrick Ricard #42 and tight end Nick Boyle #86 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrate a touchdown in the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 15: Nick Boyle #86 of the Baltimore Ravens runs in front of Darnell Savage #26 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 15: Nick Boyle #86 of the Baltimore Ravens runs in front of Darnell Savage #26 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half of a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /

Tight Ends:

14. Mark Andrews

15. Hayden Hurst

16. Nick Boyle

The tight end situation was never in question. All three tight ends on the list were locks for the roster. Boyle will get a lot of playing time as a blocking tight end. Greg Roman may take advantage of his reputation as a blocker to make him a surprise weapon for the offense. Mark Andrews is a Pro Bowler in the making and Hayden Hurst could have a strong second season.

Offensive Line: 

17. Ronnie Stanley

18. Marshal Yanda

19. Orlando Brown Jr. 

20. Jermaine Eluemunor

21. Patrick Mekari 

22. James Hurst

23. Matt Skura

24. Ben Powers 

25. Bradley Bozeman

Indispensable depth: The hard thing for John Harbaugh is that his offensive line can’t really be trimmed up that much. Sure there are cuts to be made but these eight players are too good to send away. Matt Skura hasn’t wowed at center so cutting Bradley Bozeman (the only other natural center) seems like a mistake.

The versatility of James Hurst makes him too valuable to cut, despite not wanting to make him a starter. Hurst and Eluemunor can both play tackle and guard. Patrick Mekari has been to impressive to send away. He will continue the streak of undrafted free agents that get a roster spot from the Ravens. Some cuts had to be made but eight is the smallest possible number for the offensive line. Depth at these positions can save a season, lack of depth has the potential to kill a season.

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